November just got a whole lot juicier. We’ve got back to back food festivals that will get you grinning cheek to cheek. From tasty trucks to mouthwatering markets. We’ll cut to the chase so you can start stuffing your face.

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SUMMER NIGHT MARKET

Date: Starting 16th of November, every Wednesday through the Summer
Time: 5:00PM – 10:00PM
Location: The Night Market, Cnr Queen and Therry Streets

Don’t let hump day slip away. For the 19th year, the Summer Night Market brings the hottest food for the coolest summer. Be sure to bite off more than you can chew because tis the season to be tasty. Mark my words: if you’re in the market for something that always hits the spot, look no further than this Melbourne classic.

 

BIG CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Date: 16th – 20th of November
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: 518 High Street, Preston

Why did the chicken cross the road? For the Big Chicken Festival of course. It doesn’t matter if the egg came first, because you get to come and try all of the cluckiest food trucks in all of Melbourne. Its easy to be a winner when you’re tucking into a crispy fried chicken dinner. Definitely a hen’s night you won’t want to miss.

 

PARIS DE PROVENCE FRENCH FESTIVAL

Date: 18th – 20th of November
Time: Fri 12:00PM – 9:00PM, Sat 9:00AM – 8PM, Sun 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Como Historic House & Garden, 1 Lechlade Ave, South Yarra
Price: $18.50 online, $22.50 in person

Forget Tour de France and because its all about Tour de French cuisine. Pardon my French, but the Paris de Provence French Festival has taken its petite behind all the way down under to Melbourne. They’ve got everything to satisfy your bon appetite and say bon appetit. Bid adieu to hunger and bonjour to the chicest day out

 

PHILIPPINES STREET FESTIVAL

Date: 19th – 20th of November
Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Argyle Square, Lygon Street

Filipino? More like FilipiYES. The east comes to our west for the Philippines Street Festival. Whether you’re in the mood for authentic street food or keen as a bean for live dancing, there’s something here fore everyone. No need to know Tagalog to tag along to the tasty tropical treat.

 

FIESTA HISPANIC LATIN FESTIVAL

Date: 19th – 20th of November
Time: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Location: Johnston Street, Fitzroy

If you can handle the heat, get out of the kitchen and head over to Fitzroy for an electrifying two day fiesta. Its easy to spice up your life with the hottest Latin food with even hotter treats like DJ’s and dance classes. Make sure you ride this Mexican wave before it crashes!

 

SWEET TOOTH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Date: 25th – 27th of November
Time: 5:00PM — 9:00PM
Location: The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston

There’s nothing sweeter than the Sweet Tooth Food Truck Festival coming back in town. No need to sugar coat it: all of Melbourne’s best desserts are coming together for a gloriously sweet weekend. Having it all in one spot is just the icing on cake. Its so easy, it’ll be like taking candy from a baby.

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SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Date: 16th – 18th of December
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: The Food Truck Park, 518 High Street, Preston

Its hard to keep your head above water when there’s an ocean of food trucks, but we’ve found one that definitely makes a splash. This isn’t just your regular fish and chips, it’s the best the seven seas have got to offer. Who even needs a beach bod? There’s plenty of fish in the sea, but only one seafood festival a year – so dive right in!

 

Looking for something else to do in Melbourne this weekend? Here’s everything that made it On The List.

 

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Trung Le is a screenwriting student at the Victorian College of the Arts. If he is not watching Sex and the City, then he is eating at the Elizabeth Street Schnitz. Follow his instagram if you love yourself.